Get to know the City Kickboxing crew ahead of UFC 281 | ESPN MMA

ESPN MMA’s Megan Anderson sits down with the City Kickboxing crew consisting of coach Eugene Bareman, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, Brad Riddell and Carlos Ulberg ahead of UFC 281 in New York City.
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0:00 All fighting on the same card
4:51 Team culture
8:02 Eugene as a coach
11:18 MMA scene in Australia and New Zealand
13:57 UFC 284 in Perth
15:38 Picks for KO of the Year
19:08 Get to know CKB
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[@mred7553]

Wow, firstly let me acknowledge the CKB team! They are not only a team, but conduct themselves more like a family! Amazing accomplishment. Secondly, how Megan controlled that interview like a pro. Conducting a group interview is extremely difficult and she didn't fault. Fantastic interview by all involved.

[@euanstirling1866]

Except whoever decided to upload this in 360p

[@joshjacobjonesjoshjacobjon2899]

@@euanstirling1866 Mine says 720p, you'd think they'd using something not from 2000 😆 😂 Tbh any phones made in the last 5-10 years should much better, you can get a brilliant 4k camera for price of an iPhone.

[@dennischajkowski7931]

No special treatment for izzy.. just one of the boys 💪

[@tokiburoak7457]

Good to see Megan Anderson still working in the industry and doing well.

[@theoutlaw486]

She is a natural.

[@squidincsquid]

She hates men.

[@westernpigeon]

mommy

[@mkrmmd1162]

She looks much better filled out and not starving her self to make weight... She is a big girl in a good way

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

She’s taller than a lot of men. At 6’ tall 145 must have been extremely hard to make.

[@Cobra-st9kg]

Dans face is always busted up. He is a beast for sure. I hope his luck turns around.

[@bushisback112]

Hes gonna be a vegetable when he's older its not cool

[@dbo4506]

@@bushisback112 bro stfu. You’ve been a vegetable your whole life.

[@Emanuel-bm9vn]

@@bushisback112 yeah man it sucks but he’s definitely gonna have severe cte when he’s older. Dude has been in so many wars

[@kylecameron9772]

Is birth mark!

[@davidblack1639]

Dan is just laughing like a kid at the end Lmaoo 22:00

[@thomasbeckstein6372]

Got to love him

[@DeRock401]

I feel for Dan. He so talented but really needed some time off IMO. I really hope he gets the win this weekend.

[@jadenmorgan9762]

megan anderson is legit im looking forward to seeing more of her interviews

[@tictac10844]

Dan Hooker is definitely the funniest

[@trinbaker993]

Fr

[@mattcolecchia3645]

Dan looking like he just finished the fight

[@jtsnow8440]

Izzy getting super defensive over being accused of peeing on the toilet seat just makes it seem more true

[@Dropnostop]

Who cares cringe

[@Sene_-wf2py]

@@Dropnostop shut up u little kid

[@NinjaDildoShow]

I died with Dan at 21:58 😂This was better than the best Embedded I've ever seen, and Eugene is the best MMA Head Coach ever! 😂

[@foenfriends]

Thanks man. Was looking for a time stamp 👍 I came to the vid because I just seen a clip of dan laughing and I needed to know why. Big ups 🙏

[@youtubeswe2679]

Same 😂😂😂

[@944CoyoteV8]

💯 Man 😂

[@Johan505-]

These guys are comedy fr😂

[@0414rohan]

Hooker gonna show out, remind everyone who he truly is watch ☝🏽 inshallah

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

Inshallah

[@russelljones2281]

Outallah

[@G_0_0_Zroot]

Not sure if this is some Muslim thing, but *Jesus Christ* is *King* of kings and *Lord* of lords

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

@@G_0_0_Zroot it's Arabic language it can be for any religion. Me personally am Muslim and we believe in Jesus also we believe he was a prophet just like all the other prophet's may peace and blessings be upon them all. We also believe there is only one God worthy of worship and that's God and prophet Mohammed peace and blessings be upon him was he's final messenger. God bless you brother I hope you find the truth one day I was also lost at one stage untill I looked at everything honestly and with a open mind. Be honest with yourself does everything in the Bible make sense can you question it? We are encouraged to see if we can find faults and every question I have had I've gotten a sufficient answer

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

@@G_0_0_Zroot also if you really love Jesus then you would become Muslim we prasie Jesus more than any Christian we just don't think he's God obviously no human can be God and their could only be one God. Do you agree?

[@Tchafsir]

Love this team, proper brotherhood

[@mokolokomo]

Eugene packing a bush knife🤣

[@danInRealife]

I'm glad they found a place for Megan Anderson! She's pretty good! I hope she does more of these, not just with her fellow countrymen.. she retired at the right time ,she was a good fighter, but she wasn't gonna be champion! She looks and sounds great! good for her & good interview! 👍

[@BrodyBaddis]

Wait. She retired? ‘Didn’t even know. Her Twitch is no MMA talk/questions Let’s go Megan! Good card. Got see how Riddell goes, too

[@ARR409]

@@BrodyBaddis Yeah I really like Ridell’s kickboxing. A rematch with him and Fiziev would be great if Brad can make it into the top 15. He’s really good, the guy fought to a split decision with Cedric Doumbè Who’s arguably the best kick-boxer on Earth right now. Even though he lost it was still competitive. Hopefully he can get the W against Moicano but I like Renato too so I wouldn’t be too unhappy if he won too. It’s one of those fights where you don’t want either guy to lose I guess 🤷🏾‍♂️.

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

She's not from NZ she's aussie

[@williamanderson9821]

@@ARR409 Had a close scrap with Regian Eersel too which is crazy considering the size difference. Brad's a beast man

[@alugificator]

She was an ok fighter. This suits her much better.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

We need more group team interviews like this one.

[@BerBuckets]

We need a aka interview with DC as the host

[@LambSauceWill]

Can’t wait to see Izzy leave Alex frozen like Elsa 😂

[@Wudupbay]

21.43 to 23.08 is gold. So many funny moments, Dan cracking up at Izzy peeing on the seat, Izzy imitating Kai on the bike, Carlos trying to wind him up and Dan changing his angriest person.

[@dotsongray]

This was hilarious. Loved the “gettin to know CKB” section

[@danielradd111]

Let's go fella's,respect from australia 🇦🇺 🪃

[@kenken081]

That was a golden interview . Not izzy toilet seat lol .that was fun to watch

[@eighty_8]

We should’ve gotten at least an hour. This is gold.

[@martinparrott9264]

Great interview! I had to watch this twice 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@rodyoung8428]

Great show...these boys are chill !

[@mphommopi3728]

This is refreshing to see this team love each. There is no jealousy

[@youtubeswe2679]

Hilarious interview and Megan steering the interview like a true pro.

[@theFPbros123]

This interview could have been good for hours. Their personalities bounce off each other so well

[@Tis_I_SirJames]

Never thought Megan would be so good at this. She's a natural!

[@dano1307]

Megan did him dirty with the "Youre always first on the card sooo..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@void_duck1404]

Love this interview 🙌

[@dobbo010]

Megan is great in this format.

[@legacylife2530]

Nope

[@marcalexander5594]

this was awesome

[@tonyferguson8751]

Hats of To Megan that was an awesome interview the MANA IN THAT ROOM IS POWERFUL

[@KingDuppy]

I love Megan, glad to still see her around!

[@legacylife2530]

Why? She’s dumb asf

[@innocentmurauro653]

That Dan Hooker laughter maaaaan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, it feels great seeing these guys together, not forgetting the missing CKB members, man, what a family ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@tutini496]

I enjoyed this more than I thought

[@apostlep01]

Best interview ever. Megan is amazing and the CKB team is a charm

[@keanufinn7406]

Crack up and good as interview for the brothers and eugene! 💯👌

[@lin_6x579]

Dans laugh at the end is contagious 😂😂

[@acridmushroom]

8:04 LMAOO we love him *nervous laughter*

[@waalex11]

Fun interview.

[@abisal_gergiev]

Megans doing great imo!

[@occxxxy]

Here for the Izzy culture 🔥 let's get it

[@karsam7751]

You can tell they are tight and function as family. That’s what makes this team unbeatable

[@Johnpaul-te7dq]

Megan getting that spotlight 💕

[@legacylife2530]

Yuck

[@harleysangels350]

Funniest banter...So cool to see them and so entertaining.

[@bluntedcorleone3628]

I like that Dan made his own moccasins from the carpet.

[@MrTrollbaby]

Faaaaaark mean uce😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dano1307]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WhaleRider-bi8yf]

CKB bangers

[@dano1307]

Looks like Dans been sparring pretty hard by the marks on his face. I really hope Dan wins. Such a good dude and has had so many killer fights.

[@Wudupbay]

Its a birthmark.

[@dano1307]

@@Wudupbay theres marks all over his face. Ive seen dan many times without those marks. The one may be but the other arent

[@legacylife2530]

@@Wudupbay chur but you blind

[@gunnar4554]

Great interview. Kids in class vibes. Funny.

[@jasonred3874]

Khabib watching this interview: "i don't like this"

[@nathansmale1516]

Yeah Navaho Sterling is a beast can't wait till he's in the ufc

[@boxalarmtrading]

And still! Can’t wait to see them run it back again.

[@jasonred3874]

ESPN "720p" MMA

[@brooklynnathan4474]

New Zealand CKB GYM Number 1 Number 1 coach Good luck to the boys 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Silly lady asking Dan 😂

[@DJIceProductions]

Rapid fire round was hilarious 🙏🙏

[@adrianlee578]

Don't stop these whoever hired Megan good job on you

[@maui8086]

ESPN making this look like a sitcom lol And I thought that way Izzy’s actual hand on his shirt lol. Like Scary Movie 2 butler 🤣

[@honeheke1128]

Eugene looks pumped 🤣🤣

[@dbo4506]

Haha solid interview

[@jasonred3874]

10:53 "Hooker looks already defeated 😢"

[@westsideAUKILANI]

🤣

[@user-cc5tx8dz2u]

Was this filmed with a sidekick?

[@RexxorDDG]

A parlay on all 3 of them doesn't sound bad

[@CombatSports01]

21:51 lol

[@lawngurutaupo]

Dan Hookers slippers blend in with the Rug ! Kiwi As 😂

[@karandesai8344]

Why is the highest quality 360p on ESPN lol tf

[@BeersandGyros]

Megan is a great interviewer

[@richardtimms6645]

Love Meagan

[@ramarbridges3367]

Crush

[@colbymclemore7642]

Best MMA team out there bois.

[@BigHeadMMA999]

Izzy heated🤣picked Eugene for nearly every question in Rapid Fire

[@rayshawndrayton3075]

Knockout of the year should only go to Leon Edwards or Michael Chandler for the way they did it and who they did it to.

[@elchappo1320]

Let them bang, bro!

[@kevinfloyd117]

It baffles me when ufc fighters say I don’t watch much ufc !! U gotta be obsessed with this game and watch ur competition like all the top champs !

[@cgkim0394]

wheres the continuation? wink

[@parimagnanimoust]

" I am the new dog in the yard, and I just pissed all over the toilet seat "

[@Xqnke2]

this entire video is in 720p? whats going on bruhhhhhh

[@maxmoir6645]

Megan did a great job good to see her still in the MMA world

[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

Did she retire?

[@theredpoweranger]

Bro Dan is hardcase lmfao

[@HeatExclusive]

*I got Chael P Sonnen to listen to NBA Young Boy today.* I’m not sure how that isn’t news breaking

[@russelljones2281]

The best gym in Oceania region

[@monkeys7187]

360p quality?

[@thebearkhabibwrestled3442]

CKB one of the best gyms not in USA, in kickboxing they are savages.

[@legacylife2530]

In MMA

[@IndepenisDay]

It's crazy how well Megan cleans up.

[@brandenvargo6933]

Dan looks like he just got done sparring before this interview haha

[@WhaleRider-bi8yf]

14:09 NZ as

[@AliPointVTV]

Izzy vs Alex somebody is getting dropped like mufasa 🦁

[@willieleehendersonlll]

Man, what a crew of killers🥊🥊🥊🥋🥋🥋

[@wolt911]

Lmao “back towel boys” talking about the juicing at tiger mui Thai

[@yaseenbradley9829]

Megan Anderson ❤

[@bzaden]

Never seen their coach and Dominic Rayas in the same room

[@chainyrabbit]

Glad to see Megan working for ESPN!!??? Good on her, I knew she had got into media full time after leaving the UFC but hadn't really seen what it was she was doing until now. Hope this is the first of many

[@legacylife2530]

Why? She’s useless

[@atiustyle]

It's hard to replicate this 1 word whanau

[@Jman12187]

Wish Kai was a part of this but I understand

[@diegoreviewexpert2598]

I don’t know if I enjoyed the last bit of Izzy exchange with his coach The tension was there and it should not be shown publicly Eugene wants the best for his fighters and makes them work yes he used Izzy as an example but that’s part of being the top dog in the gym and world in order to make the other fighters follow I understand Izzy it’s hard but it’s still not acceptable

[@ClaimerUncut]

I'd imagine Izzy's perspective is.. He changed Eugene's life. These fighters are with Eugene due to Izzy's success. Yes, he has shaped Izzy as a fighter some what. But there's no sign of a distinct style between the whole team, like some other gyms. What it tells me is that Izzy is loyal to his coach, and he feels sometimes he goes overboard considering the bigger picture.

[@adolfBBC]

I think it's somewhat healthy to have back and forths. People are human at the end of the day. These guys are like brothers. They'll sort it out off camera for sure.

[@erwinvasquez4821God]

Megan doing awesome

[@calvincalvin3132]

foty is glover vs jiri

[@huttanamaihala2276]

Brad "Flower Crotch" Riddell

[@joshywhvick]

Why is the quality so low?

[@kyleinggo]

720p espn video in 2022 lol

[@edgewizz862]

Never happy, you don’t have to watch.

[@adolfBBC]

720p are you blind

[@joshywhvick]

@@adolfBBC yes I am

[@TelvinKipapa]

Can Megan Anderson interview every fighter from now on?

[@lucastracymma8764]

Why?